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'A major step forward to protect and improve jobs at the LCBO ... your team is unanimously recommending that you vote in favour." - OPSEU.
Despite numerous requests from NUPGE and SGEU, the Saskatchewan minister of labour has refused to make public his government’s reply to the ILO on NUPGE complaint against restrictive labour laws.
'From entry level clerk to college professor, OPSEU members repeatedly demonstrate the kind of province-wide solidarity that gets the job done for working people.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.
Closure of Halifax facility of Canadian Blood Services would leave only two centres in Canada – Toronto and Calgary.
'Pride in our members - Pride in our union.'
OPSEU reaches 'historic tentative agreement' with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).
There has been an increase of more than 50 per cent in demand for Charlottetown's women's shelter.
'Both teams are working diligently and we hope that our work will pay off before long.'
Court ruling says freedom of association rights are guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
'I would like to congratulate all award recipients this year and thank them for their contributions and commitment.' - Peter Olfert.
Random drug testing without reasonable cause is an "unwarranted intrusion" on employees' privacy and "an unjustifiable affront to their dignity."
'No wonder the most enthusiastic endorsements have come from employer oriented think tanks.'
LCBO workers scheduled to walk out at 12:01 a.m. June 24 in showdown over exploitation of part-time workers.
Canada can, and should, reject proposed Harper free trade deal with bloody Colombian regime.
'NAPE is calling on government to immediately re-open the depots they closed this spring.' - Carol Furlong.
